What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "___ predator (top of the food chain)" from September 25, 2026?

Crossword clue

“___ predator (top of the food chain)”

This clue appeared as 15-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Friday, September 25, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

APEX

Letters4

Starts withA

Ends withX

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Sep 25, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “___ predator (top of the food chain)” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 25, 2026 as 15-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with X.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “___ predator (top of the food chain)” clue?+

The answer is APEX (4 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 25, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+

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